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Primary Source has partnered with educators for more than 35 years to strengthen the teaching of history, humanities, and global learning. Our professional learning combines rich content, practical classroom applications, and opportunities for educators to learn from scholars and one another.
Relevant: Connect new content and approaches directly to classroom practice.
Teacher-Centered: Learn alongside fellow educators through discussion, reflection, and collaboration.
Content-Rich: Engage with scholars, primary sources, and perspectives from around the world.
Flexible: Choose from in-person, facilitated online, webinar, and self-guided learning opportunities.
Primary Source programs are designed for K–12 educators across grade levels and subject areas. Each program page includes information about the intended audience, content, and format to help you determine whether the program is a good fit for you.
Yes. Primary Source works with schools and districts to provide professional learning for groups of educators. Programs can focus on history, civics, global learning, curriculum implementation, and other areas connected to Primary Source's work. Contact Primary Source to learn more about professional learning opportunities for your school or district.
Yes. Many Primary Source programs offer Massachusetts Professional Development Points (PDPs). The number of PDPs and completion requirements vary by program. Please check the individual program page for specific details.
Select Primary Source courses offer the option to earn graduate credit through Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) for an additional fee. Graduate credit availability and registration requirements vary by course and will be noted on the individual course page.
We offer a range of learning formats, including facilitated online courses, self-guided courses, live webinars, and in-person programs. The format of each offering is clearly identified on its program page.
Select the program you are interested in from the course catalog and follow the registration instructions on the program page. Some programs may have different registration processes depending on the program, partnership, or funding source.
Yes. Thinkific is Primary Source's online learning platform. Your account allows you to register for eligible programs, access course materials and activities, and return to your enrolled courses.
After signing in to your Thinkific account, you can access the programs you are enrolled in from your learner dashboard. Your course materials and available learning activities will be housed there.
For programs that offer PDPs, participants who successfully complete the program requirements will receive access to a certificate of completion. Specific completion requirements are provided within each course or program.
